Posted on behalf of Ku Promo...
Circle of Rhythm ..CD LAUNCH
Sunday 11th February
Bangalow Catholic Hall
Doors open 7.30 for Show at 8pm
Food and Drink by Baraka Gourmet Foods
Tickets $18/$16 at the door only
28.12.06
Sun 11 Feb morning Mt Gravatt - Shri Vishnu Sahasra Naamam Learning & Chanting
Posted on behalf of Swara Mohini...
Sunday, 11th February Morning
Shri Vishnu Sahasra Naamam Learning & Chanting
Led by Dr. Rajaraman & Smt. Sridevi ERI
Progress Hall, Upper Mount Gravatt
All are welcome.
For more details contact Swara Mohini:
swaramohini@gmail.com
MORE INFO
See you all in big numbers.
Regards
Anant
--
SWARA MOHINI INC.
A non-profit special interest group dedicated to promoting Indian classical arts in and around Brisbane, Australia.
Email swaramohini@gmail.com
Group URL http://groups.google.com.au/group/swara-mohini-audience
Public Website http://swaramohini.cjb.net
Postal:
PO Box 450, Mt. Gravatt Plaza
MOUNT GRAVATT QLD 4122
Brisbane, Australia
Sunday, 11th February Morning
Shri Vishnu Sahasra Naamam Learning & Chanting
Led by Dr. Rajaraman & Smt. Sridevi ERI
Progress Hall, Upper Mount Gravatt
All are welcome.
For more details contact Swara Mohini:
swaramohini@gmail.com
MORE INFO
See you all in big numbers.
Regards
Anant
--
SWARA MOHINI INC.
A non-profit special interest group dedicated to promoting Indian classical arts in and around Brisbane, Australia.
Email swaramohini@gmail.com
Group URL http://groups.google.com.au/group/swara-mohini-audience
Public Website http://swaramohini.cjb.net
Postal:
PO Box 450, Mt. Gravatt Plaza
MOUNT GRAVATT QLD 4122
Brisbane, Australia
27.12.06
Sat 10 Feb West End - Buddhist Comedy Night
Posted on behalf of Ahimsa House...
Buddhist Comedy Night
10th February, Saturday
<> Nisker. Friends! Earthlings! Humans! Who are we, how did we get into the mess we’re in, and is there any hope for us and our species? In this comic monologue, Wes Nisker explores the foolish human condition and the joys and sorrows of living in the modern age. He will reveal the secrets of anti-matter and tantric sex, explore the issues of war, species extinction and global warming, and expose the true heart of the New Age spiritual movement. Mr. Nisker places today’s headlines in the context of biological evolution and all of human history, and thereby offers us the relief and laughter that only vast perspectives can bring. Ahimsa House 26 Horan Street, West End doors open 7pm, show starts 8pm, $15/ $10 concession. A no-alcohol event.
“His performance, laced with his original songs, manages to make suffering a knee-slapper. He delivers Zen zingers with Borsht Belt timing.” (New York Times)
“This show is fantastic and hilarious.” (Ram Dass)
“Confirming, uplifting, enlightening!” (KFOG-FM, San Francisco)
“Scoop Nisker is the missing link between sit-down meditation and stand up comedy.” (Paul Krassner, editor of the Realist )
“Deeply wise, wonderfully insightful, delightfully humorous.” (Utne Reader, review of Mr. Nisker’s book Crazy Wisdom)
Wes “Scoop” Nisker is an author, radio commentator, Buddhist meditation teacher, and performer. His books include The Big Bang, the Buddha, and the Baby Boom (HarperSanFrancisco, 2003), the newly edited version of his national bestseller, Essential Crazy Wisdom (Ten Speed Press, 2001), and Buddha’s Nature (Bantam, 1999). Mr. Nisker is also the founder and co-editor of the international Buddhist journal “Inquiring Mind.”
Buddhist Comedy Night
10th February, Saturday
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“His performance, laced with his original songs, manages to make suffering a knee-slapper. He delivers Zen zingers with Borsht Belt timing.” (New York Times)
“This show is fantastic and hilarious.” (Ram Dass)
“Confirming, uplifting, enlightening!” (KFOG-FM, San Francisco)
“Scoop Nisker is the missing link between sit-down meditation and stand up comedy.” (Paul Krassner, editor of the Realist )
“Deeply wise, wonderfully insightful, delightfully humorous.” (Utne Reader, review of Mr. Nisker’s book Crazy Wisdom)
Wes “Scoop” Nisker is an author, radio commentator, Buddhist meditation teacher, and performer. His books include The Big Bang, the Buddha, and the Baby Boom (HarperSanFrancisco, 2003), the newly edited version of his national bestseller, Essential Crazy Wisdom (Ten Speed Press, 2001), and Buddha’s Nature (Bantam, 1999). Mr. Nisker is also the founder and co-editor of the international Buddhist journal “Inquiring Mind.”
26.12.06
Sat 10 Feb Tallebudgera - Tijuana Cartel
Posted on behalf of The Art of Mother Earth...
Tijuana Cartel
Saturday 10th Febraury 800pm
$10
Tallebudgera Valley Hall
Gold Coast
with Amanaska and George & O'Sullivan.
These evening promises to be an event like no other the Gold Coast has seen. Three world class dance fusion acts playing on the one bill. Tijuana Cartels Flamenco Guitar Electronica and spellbinding MC, One World label star Simon Lewis of Amanaska ( N'fa & 1200Techniques) with his extraordinary Multi Instrumentalist and Visual Artistry and to start the evening, the chilled out accoustic world beats of George & OSullivan.
All tickets and enquiries please call The Art of Mother Earth on 0438 945 766 or email maleny@tpg.com.au
Tijuana Cartel
Saturday 10th Febraury 800pm
$10
Tallebudgera Valley Hall
Gold Coast
with Amanaska and George & O'Sullivan.
These evening promises to be an event like no other the Gold Coast has seen. Three world class dance fusion acts playing on the one bill. Tijuana Cartels Flamenco Guitar Electronica and spellbinding MC, One World label star Simon Lewis of Amanaska ( N'fa & 1200Techniques) with his extraordinary Multi Instrumentalist and Visual Artistry and to start the evening, the chilled out accoustic world beats of George & OSullivan.
All tickets and enquiries please call The Art of Mother Earth on 0438 945 766 or email maleny@tpg.com.au
25.12.06
Thu 8 Feb Byron - Dhafer Youssef (Tunisia - vocal, oud)
Posted on behalf of Ku Promotions...
KU PROMOTIONS IS DELIGHTED TO PRESENT:
DHAFER YOUSSEF (oud & vocals)
Jatinder Thakur (tabla)
& The Divine Shadows String Quartet
8TH February
Byron Bay Community Centre
Tickets available Now: $39 + BF from BBCC 66855659
"The kind of gig you watch and prayed would never end, charged with such magic that you knew you would be telling people about it in years to come". - Straight No Chaser (UK)
Cross a bridge of culture, time, traditions, music and mysticism to a place where ancient Arabic musical traditions meld with contemporary jazz, rock and electronica.
Inspirational Vocalist and master oud player DHAFER YOUSSEF has established himself as one of the most extraordinary and exciting artists working in contemporary music. In his first Australian appearance, Dhafer will be joined by tabla master JATINDER THAKUR, and the soul stirring DIVINE SHADOWS STRING QUARTET.
Tunisian born-Europe based DHAFER brings together the sonic echoes of his middle eastern roots with the western cool of Norway's nu jazz. Dhafer draws on the Islamic Sufi roots of his homeland, Tunisia, and translates these into electronic lounge vibes and jazzy improvisations with cutting-edge loops and ambient sounds. The result is modern experimental music that is at once spiritual and reflective as well as passionate and exhilarating.
Whilst his hypnotic music alone is enough to entrance an audience, Dhafer also has an otherworldly voice that is itself a unique instrument. Starting as a low, husky rumble and growing into a perfect upper-register operatic note, you will find yourself stunned by his control and clarity. Even without a microphone, this man can unleash a pure acoustic projection that is truly awe-inspiring.
Dhafer’s fourth album, Divine Shadows introduces a new dimension to the band’s overall sound and live performances. . An evening of musical spirituality not to be missed .
www.dhaferyoussef.com
KU PROMOTIONS IS DELIGHTED TO PRESENT:
DHAFER YOUSSEF (oud & vocals)
Jatinder Thakur (tabla)
& The Divine Shadows String Quartet
8TH February
Byron Bay Community Centre
Tickets available Now: $39 + BF from BBCC 66855659
"The kind of gig you watch and prayed would never end, charged with such magic that you knew you would be telling people about it in years to come". - Straight No Chaser (UK)
Cross a bridge of culture, time, traditions, music and mysticism to a place where ancient Arabic musical traditions meld with contemporary jazz, rock and electronica.
Inspirational Vocalist and master oud player DHAFER YOUSSEF has established himself as one of the most extraordinary and exciting artists working in contemporary music. In his first Australian appearance, Dhafer will be joined by tabla master JATINDER THAKUR, and the soul stirring DIVINE SHADOWS STRING QUARTET.
Tunisian born-Europe based DHAFER brings together the sonic echoes of his middle eastern roots with the western cool of Norway's nu jazz. Dhafer draws on the Islamic Sufi roots of his homeland, Tunisia, and translates these into electronic lounge vibes and jazzy improvisations with cutting-edge loops and ambient sounds. The result is modern experimental music that is at once spiritual and reflective as well as passionate and exhilarating.
Whilst his hypnotic music alone is enough to entrance an audience, Dhafer also has an otherworldly voice that is itself a unique instrument. Starting as a low, husky rumble and growing into a perfect upper-register operatic note, you will find yourself stunned by his control and clarity. Even without a microphone, this man can unleash a pure acoustic projection that is truly awe-inspiring.
Dhafer’s fourth album, Divine Shadows introduces a new dimension to the band’s overall sound and live performances. . An evening of musical spirituality not to be missed .
www.dhaferyoussef.com
24.12.06
Sat 3 Feb Noosa - OKA with Brides of Groove featuring Linsey Pollak
Posted on behalf of The Art of Mother Earth...
OKA
Saturday 3 February 8pm
The "J" Noosa
with Brides of Groove featuring Linsey Pollak
This beautiful new Noosa Venue will come alive with The Brides of Grooves' dirty Balkan funk dance grooves with live looping on windsynth and digital drums. Linsey Pollak and Jess Ainsworth, joined by Ric Halstead on sax.
Also the hypnotic dance beats of Sunshine Coasts' own OKA with Chris Lane, Matt Aitchison and Didgeristu taking you on a journey of the colours of earth's music. Back after some amazing Woodford performances and just prior to their Japan and Canadian Tours , OKA promise to creaty unity of movement on the dance floor.
All tickets and enquiries please call The Art of Mother Earth on 0438 945 766 or email maleny@tpg.com.au
OKA
Saturday 3 February 8pm
The "J" Noosa
with Brides of Groove featuring Linsey Pollak
This beautiful new Noosa Venue will come alive with The Brides of Grooves' dirty Balkan funk dance grooves with live looping on windsynth and digital drums. Linsey Pollak and Jess Ainsworth, joined by Ric Halstead on sax.
Also the hypnotic dance beats of Sunshine Coasts' own OKA with Chris Lane, Matt Aitchison and Didgeristu taking you on a journey of the colours of earth's music. Back after some amazing Woodford performances and just prior to their Japan and Canadian Tours , OKA promise to creaty unity of movement on the dance floor.
All tickets and enquiries please call The Art of Mother Earth on 0438 945 766 or email maleny@tpg.com.au
23.12.06
Fri 2 Feb BEMAC - The Year of the Boar (Korean/Indonesian)
Posted on behalf of BEMAC...
The Brisbane Multicultural Arts Centre Cultivart Series
presents
The Year Of The Boar
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 2nd 2007 - 8.00pm
BEMAC Performance Space,
Yungaba, 120 Main Street, Kangaroo Point
Launch the year with music for your soul
Experience the unique traditional music of two diverse Asian countries, Indonesia and Korea through the music of artists Michelle Kim and Efiq Zulfiqar.
Soothing melodies of Karawitan Sunda Music and the inspirational tunes of Korean traditional Gayageum (Zither-like stringed instrument) with South Korean vocals is a sensational way to launch the first of the BEMAC Cultivart series in 2007.
With strong traditional values and belief in her South Korean culture, Michelle Kim has performed in major Brisbane and International music festivals and events, honing her innate skills to professional precision. She will delight BEMAC audiences with her voice and virtuoso playing of the Gayageum.
Apart from the commitment he has as core member of well known bands ’Krakatau’ and ‘Sambasunda’ Efiq Zulfiqar found time to compose and create new music as a solo performer. In this concert Efiq will take you a journey through the traditional Karawitan Sunda music from the islands of West Java.
Tickets $16 – (concession and BEMAC member discounts available).
Bookings phone (07) 33914433.
Brisbane Multicultural Arts Centre is a non-profit organization fostering cultural diversity through and within the spectrum of arts practice.
- ENDS -
Contact:
Bronte Morris
Director
3391 4433 / 0400 135 597
info@bemac.org.au
The Brisbane Multicultural Arts Centre Cultivart Series
presents
The Year Of The Boar
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 2nd 2007 - 8.00pm
BEMAC Performance Space,
Yungaba, 120 Main Street, Kangaroo Point
Launch the year with music for your soul
Experience the unique traditional music of two diverse Asian countries, Indonesia and Korea through the music of artists Michelle Kim and Efiq Zulfiqar.
Soothing melodies of Karawitan Sunda Music and the inspirational tunes of Korean traditional Gayageum (Zither-like stringed instrument) with South Korean vocals is a sensational way to launch the first of the BEMAC Cultivart series in 2007.
With strong traditional values and belief in her South Korean culture, Michelle Kim has performed in major Brisbane and International music festivals and events, honing her innate skills to professional precision. She will delight BEMAC audiences with her voice and virtuoso playing of the Gayageum.
Apart from the commitment he has as core member of well known bands ’Krakatau’ and ‘Sambasunda’ Efiq Zulfiqar found time to compose and create new music as a solo performer. In this concert Efiq will take you a journey through the traditional Karawitan Sunda music from the islands of West Java.
Tickets $16 – (concession and BEMAC member discounts available).
Bookings phone (07) 33914433.
Brisbane Multicultural Arts Centre is a non-profit organization fostering cultural diversity through and within the spectrum of arts practice.
- ENDS -
Contact:
Bronte Morris
Director
3391 4433 / 0400 135 597
info@bemac.org.au
22.12.06
Fri 2 Feb Coorabell - OKA with Amanaska and Tijuana Cartel
Posted on behalf of The Art of Mother Earth...
OKA
Coorabell Hall, Byron Bay
with Amanaska and Tijuana Cartel
Friday 02 February 900pm
Tickets at the Door $17/15
Come celebrate the Full Moon with an evening of Funky World Dance music and contagious beats from three of Australia's cutting edge musical groups and guest Visual Artists.
All tickets and enquiries please call The Art of Mother Earth on 0438 945 766 or email maleny@tpg.com.au
OKA
Coorabell Hall, Byron Bay
with Amanaska and Tijuana Cartel
Friday 02 February 900pm
Tickets at the Door $17/15
Come celebrate the Full Moon with an evening of Funky World Dance music and contagious beats from three of Australia's cutting edge musical groups and guest Visual Artists.
All tickets and enquiries please call The Art of Mother Earth on 0438 945 766 or email maleny@tpg.com.au
21.12.06
Fri 26 Jan Sunshine Coast - OKA (free), Tijuana Cartel
Posted on behalf of The Art of Mother Earth...
Caloundra: OKA
Friday 26th January 345pm Free
Caloundra City Council - Kings Beach Australia Day Festival - Main stage
Friday 26th January 345pm Free
Caloundra City Council - Kings Beach Australia Day Festival - Main stage
Come celebrate Australia day with the OKA boys on Caloundra's Kings Beach.
Coolum: Tijuana Cartel
Friday 26th January 800pm $10 SOLBAR Coolum
Friday 26th January 800pm $10 SOLBAR Coolum
Australia day will never be the same at the SolBar with this Gold Coast based act developing a loyal Sunshine Coast following previous sold out performances. The Flamenco Funk World dance group return from their New Years Eve performance at Peats Ridge Festival for an encore show that promises to have you dancing. Their last show prior to an East Coast Tour and then off overseas to record their follow up album to the very successful Frequent Flyers. This evening should not be missed.
19.12.06
Tue 16 Jan Byron - Ganga Giri
Posted on behalf of Ku Promos...
GANGA GIRI
Tues 16th Jan, Hotel Great Northern
Doors open 8.30 for Show at 9pm
Tickets $12 at the door
Back in 07 with his extraordinary fusion of organic–electronic global and tribal booty shakin’ rhythms…….
11.12.06
Fri 12 Jan Brisbane - Deva Premal and Miten (+ national tour details)
Posted on behalf of Chris Hooper Promotions...
We are very delighted to bring return performances and workshops by Deva Premal and Miten in January and February 2007.
"Our music is born out of meditation and a celebration of life.
It's not a matter of entertaining people." says Miten.
By popular request, Deva and Miten are offering performances in each capital city, and Byron Bay. And for the first time they are offering workshops in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. (These workshops are a fun and intimate sharing with Deva and Miten and together we will be exploring and experiencing devotional singing, chanting, meditating, talking, sufi-circle dancing, laughing, praying, communing....And having loads of fun)
Again this year we are blessed that Manose will be joining the tour. Manose is a Nepalese bansuri player [Indian flute] and has been performing with Deva and Miten at most of their performances around the world. You can visit his website at www.manosemusic.com
Ticket sales are very steady so we highly encourage you to consider purchasing your tickets sooner rather than later. Some of you will remember last year we sold out almost a week prior to the performances. Dates for each event are on the registration page (and on the poster) on our website at www.chrishooper.com.au
You can purchase tickets by mail order or internet ONLY until the dates listed below. If you are ordering via mail order, we need to RECEIVE your cheque or money order (made out to Chris Hooper Promotions and posted to PO Box 160 Warrandyte VIC 3113) BY the dates listed below. PLEASE NOTE WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING ANY TELEPHONE BOOKINGS.
Pre-Event Mail Order AND Internet sales will complete for:
Brisbane on Fri Jan 12th
Adelaide on Thurs Jan 18th
Sydney on Fri Jan 19th
Melbourne & Perth on Mon Jan 29th
There is no guarantee that there will be ticket sales at the door as we may be sold out prior. Cost is $40 performance and $70 workshop. We look forward to greeting you at one or more of these events in the very near future.
Some Testimonials:
"Beautiful music, beautiful..." H.H. The Dalai Lama
"I love the music of Deva Premal and Miten. It is truly a portal into Presence. As you listen, the sacred space that lies beyond the mind emerges naturally and effortlessly. Pure magic..." Eckhart Tolle (Author of 'The Power of Now')
"This event was a gift.. Thank you Deva, Miten and Manose for your presence."
"We are so grateful for your inspirational presence and your union of Divine Feminine and Divine Masculine."
"It was a sacred evening of singing, music and prayer and it was indeed a blessing to be there...."
"First I want to thank you for a glorious and uplifting concert. It truly is a gift to our planet and humanity to have the name of God chanted from such devoted hearts as yours. I just moved to Ashland and your concert set the tone for my reason to be here..."
"Thank you! The concert was divine! It was so fabulous to be with you live!"
We are very delighted to bring return performances and workshops by Deva Premal and Miten in January and February 2007.
"Our music is born out of meditation and a celebration of life.
It's not a matter of entertaining people." says Miten.
By popular request, Deva and Miten are offering performances in each capital city, and Byron Bay. And for the first time they are offering workshops in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. (These workshops are a fun and intimate sharing with Deva and Miten and together we will be exploring and experiencing devotional singing, chanting, meditating, talking, sufi-circle dancing, laughing, praying, communing....And having loads of fun)
Again this year we are blessed that Manose will be joining the tour. Manose is a Nepalese bansuri player [Indian flute] and has been performing with Deva and Miten at most of their performances around the world. You can visit his website at www.manosemusic.com
Ticket sales are very steady so we highly encourage you to consider purchasing your tickets sooner rather than later. Some of you will remember last year we sold out almost a week prior to the performances. Dates for each event are on the registration page (and on the poster) on our website at www.chrishooper.com.au
You can purchase tickets by mail order or internet ONLY until the dates listed below. If you are ordering via mail order, we need to RECEIVE your cheque or money order (made out to Chris Hooper Promotions and posted to PO Box 160 Warrandyte VIC 3113) BY the dates listed below. PLEASE NOTE WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING ANY TELEPHONE BOOKINGS.
Pre-Event Mail Order AND Internet sales will complete for:
Brisbane on Fri Jan 12th
Adelaide on Thurs Jan 18th
Sydney on Fri Jan 19th
Melbourne & Perth on Mon Jan 29th
There is no guarantee that there will be ticket sales at the door as we may be sold out prior. Cost is $40 performance and $70 workshop. We look forward to greeting you at one or more of these events in the very near future.
Some Testimonials:
"Beautiful music, beautiful..." H.H. The Dalai Lama
"I love the music of Deva Premal and Miten. It is truly a portal into Presence. As you listen, the sacred space that lies beyond the mind emerges naturally and effortlessly. Pure magic..." Eckhart Tolle (Author of 'The Power of Now')
"This event was a gift.. Thank you Deva, Miten and Manose for your presence."
"We are so grateful for your inspirational presence and your union of Divine Feminine and Divine Masculine."
"It was a sacred evening of singing, music and prayer and it was indeed a blessing to be there...."
"First I want to thank you for a glorious and uplifting concert. It truly is a gift to our planet and humanity to have the name of God chanted from such devoted hearts as yours. I just moved to Ashland and your concert set the tone for my reason to be here..."
"Thank you! The concert was divine! It was so fabulous to be with you live!"
9.12.06
Fri 12 Jan Coorabell - Kangaroo Moon
Posted on behalf of Ku Promos...
KANGAROO MOON
Fri 12th Jan,Coorabell Hall
Doors open 7.30 for Show at 8pm
Food by Coffee Oasis
Tickets $16/14 at door only
Kangaroo Moon are Back!! For this, their only show outside of the Woodford Folk Festival , we will see a rare convergence of their
11.11.06
Jan 8-13 Lake Ainsworth - Rhythm Konnections 10th annual African drum and dance camp
Posted on behalf of Rhythm Konnections...
African Drum and Dance Camp
African Drum and Dance Camp
Rhythm Konnections 10th Anniversary
held at Lennox Head on the Beach and shores of Lake Ainsworth
held at Lennox Head on the Beach and shores of Lake Ainsworth
4 awesome African teachers from 3 African Countries includes
Vocals and singing with Valanga Khoza from South Africa
Drumming with Pape M'baye from Senegal West Africa
Drumming and Dance with Congolese born King Bell
and dancing with Master dancer/drummer Lamine Sonko also from Senegal
For more info and registration go to:
or call 0266857927 for a brochure
9.11.06
Sun 7 Jan Ipswich - Blessings from the Buddha for the Dawning of Year 2007
Posted on behalf of Yoga Studio Nada...
With the courtesy of Srilankan Buddhist Temple Yoga Studio Nada has arranged the Evening of Devotion Celebrating for the Beginning of New Year 2007 and passing over the meritorious deeds throughout the last year.
Everyone is warmly welcome to part take in this occasion
The proceedings are as follows
Please arrive at 18:30
Arrival of Monks at 7pm
Short talk about event by the Monks
Short guided Meditation
Piritra Chanting for blessing by the Noble Triple Gem (Buddha, Dharma and Sangha)
Cup of Tea and informal discussion with Monks
Departure of Monks at 21:00
Please let us know how to arrange your sitting accommodation
Bring a plate of fruit dried or fresh to share
Monks do not eat food or drink milk after 7pm
Sandra Kovac (Jyoti)
Coordinator of Yoga Studio Nada
H: (07) 33899 334
W: 041101 5991
info@yogastudionada.com
With the courtesy of Srilankan Buddhist Temple Yoga Studio Nada has arranged the Evening of Devotion Celebrating for the Beginning of New Year 2007 and passing over the meritorious deeds throughout the last year.
Everyone is warmly welcome to part take in this occasion
The proceedings are as follows
Please arrive at 18:30
Arrival of Monks at 7pm
Short talk about event by the Monks
Short guided Meditation
Piritra Chanting for blessing by the Noble Triple Gem (Buddha, Dharma and Sangha)
Cup of Tea and informal discussion with Monks
Departure of Monks at 21:00
Please let us know how to arrange your sitting accommodation
Bring a plate of fruit dried or fresh to share
Monks do not eat food or drink milk after 7pm
Sandra Kovac (Jyoti)
Coordinator of Yoga Studio Nada
H: (07) 33899 334
W: 041101 5991
info@yogastudionada.com
6.11.06
Sat 6 Jan Maleny - Lothlorien (Contemporary Celtic World Fusion)
Posted on behalf of Lothlorien...
LOTHLORIEN
Contemporary Celtic World Fusion
A DANCING FLOWER OF LIFE
SUNNY COAST GATHERING
UPFRONT CLUB
31 Maple Street, Maleny.
Saturday 6th January
Music starts at 8pm. $12/10 Entry.
www.lothlorienmusic.com
LOTHLORIEN
Contemporary Celtic World Fusion
A DANCING FLOWER OF LIFE
SUNNY COAST GATHERING
UPFRONT CLUB
31 Maple Street, Maleny.
Saturday 6th January
Music starts at 8pm. $12/10 Entry.
www.lothlorienmusic.com
5.11.06
Jan 5-7 Sandgate - Music By The Sea Festival 2007
Posted on behalf of Music By The Sea...
Dear music lover
Music By The Sea Festival will once again bring quality performers to Sandgate.
The 5th Festival runs from 5th to 7th January 2007.
There will be six major ticketed concerts in the Sandgate Town Hall with free performances at the Festival Club (Sandgate Community Center, 153 Rainbow St. Sandgate).
The 2007 Festival will feature James Morrison and Joe Chindamo on stage, Jeff Lang, Simon Tedeschi, Trish O’Brien and Gareth Koch, the Santana Project, Sarah Hopkins (and) Chris Neville, CODA, Hottentots, Michael Fix, The Ghost, Donald Hall, Elwyn Henaway, StoneHouse, Anthony Garcia, Andre Reginato and Kooii.
For full program visit the festival website - www.musicbythesea.com.au/festival
Concert tickets - perfect Christmas present for your loved ones.
Bookings can be made through 4MBS Ticketing
Phone - 3847 1717 (9 to 5, seven days a week)
Music By The Sea would like to thank all who supported the 2006 concert series.
Merry Christmas
Zoli
Dear music lover
Music By The Sea Festival will once again bring quality performers to Sandgate.
The 5th Festival runs from 5th to 7th January 2007.
There will be six major ticketed concerts in the Sandgate Town Hall with free performances at the Festival Club (Sandgate Community Center, 153 Rainbow St. Sandgate).
The 2007 Festival will feature James Morrison and Joe Chindamo on stage, Jeff Lang, Simon Tedeschi, Trish O’Brien and Gareth Koch, the Santana Project, Sarah Hopkins (and) Chris Neville, CODA, Hottentots, Michael Fix, The Ghost, Donald Hall, Elwyn Henaway, StoneHouse, Anthony Garcia, Andre Reginato and Kooii.
For full program visit the festival website - www.musicbythesea.com.au/festival
Concert tickets - perfect Christmas present for your loved ones.
Bookings can be made through 4MBS Ticketing
Phone - 3847 1717 (9 to 5, seven days a week)
Music By The Sea would like to thank all who supported the 2006 concert series.
Merry Christmas
Zoli
4.11.06
Dec 27 - Jan 1 Woodford Folk Festival - Taro & Shen @ Woodford
So the concert-tour part of Taro's inaugural Australian tour has come to a close, and we now move on to the final part - WOODFORD FOLK FESTIVAL!!!
Taro & I will be performing 5 times in the official program schedule, as follows:
We're especially looking forward to the New Year's Dawn gig!
I will also be performing with Menaka Viswanathan from 8.30am on Thursday 28th for her Morning Bhajans set.
Also look out for some chalkboard gigs - hoping to arrange 1 or 2 EthnoSuperLounge slots plus a tabla performance with other tabla players at the festival.
Merry Christmas!!!
Taro & I will be performing 5 times in the official program schedule, as follows:
| DAY | VENUE | TITLE OF PRESENTATION | START |
| Thur 28th | Folklorica | Masters of the Winds | 10.00am |
| Sat 30th | Folklorica | Music Traditions of India | 9.30am |
| Sat 30th | Folklorica | Dancing Krishna's Flute | 7.35pm |
| Sun 31st | Folklorica | Sacred New Year | 9.10pm |
| Mon 1st | Hilltop | Hilltop New Year Sunrise | 4.30am |
We're especially looking forward to the New Year's Dawn gig!
I will also be performing with Menaka Viswanathan from 8.30am on Thursday 28th for her Morning Bhajans set.
Also look out for some chalkboard gigs - hoping to arrange 1 or 2 EthnoSuperLounge slots plus a tabla performance with other tabla players at the festival.
Merry Christmas!!!
3.11.06
Jambezi, Gritty Pearls @ Woodford
ESL Friends @ Woodford
Posted on behalf of Jambezi...
Hi everyone,
Just letting you know that Jambezi will be playing 3 gigs at the Woodford Folk Festival this year. We are thrilled to have Linsey Pollack (sax), Malcolm Wood (trumpet), Matt Hill (guitar) and Tony Kicken (vocals) performing with us this year so it's gonna to be big!
Gig times are
Fri 29th 11pm Chai Tent
Sat 30th 5pm The Grande (Big Top) and again that night at 11pm in the Chai Tent.
Our CD will also be available at the festival shop.
And don't forget to catch the funky roving percussion trolley Sprocket on the streets...I can't give you set times but we'll be hitting the streets as of the 28th anytime after dusk
Hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas and a beautiful new year ahead.
With love
Fatima
Posted on behalf of Gritty Pearls...
Happy Holidays Everybody
Well The Gritty Pearls finally have our first CD! Yay!
An EP to be exact 6 delightful tracks going for a song... $15
And we are launching it firstly at Woodford at The Duck and Shovel, so we can sell the cd's from the stage, no gst or added taxes!
We are also part of a huge line-up for the 80's singalong
Fri 29th 12.30pm @ Duck & Shovel - EP Launch
Sat 30th 11pm @ Concert Stage - 80s Singalong
So if you're at Woodford check the dates, write them in your diary, circle them on your program and come on down!
We are doing another launch in Brisbane in the Noo Year
Also get on the Gritty Pearls noozletter! We wont sell your details we promise!
http://www.grittypearls.com/05_user/register.asp
Lots of love and Happy song filled Holidays
from The Gritty Pearls
Erin, Juliet, Rosalind and Yani
Posted on behalf of Jambezi...
Hi everyone,
Just letting you know that Jambezi will be playing 3 gigs at the Woodford Folk Festival this year. We are thrilled to have Linsey Pollack (sax), Malcolm Wood (trumpet), Matt Hill (guitar) and Tony Kicken (vocals) performing with us this year so it's gonna to be big!
Gig times are
Fri 29th 11pm Chai Tent
Sat 30th 5pm The Grande (Big Top) and again that night at 11pm in the Chai Tent.
Our CD will also be available at the festival shop.
And don't forget to catch the funky roving percussion trolley Sprocket on the streets...I can't give you set times but we'll be hitting the streets as of the 28th anytime after dusk
Hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas and a beautiful new year ahead.
With love
Fatima
Posted on behalf of Gritty Pearls...
Happy Holidays Everybody
Well The Gritty Pearls finally have our first CD! Yay!
An EP to be exact 6 delightful tracks going for a song... $15
And we are launching it firstly at Woodford at The Duck and Shovel, so we can sell the cd's from the stage, no gst or added taxes!
We are also part of a huge line-up for the 80's singalong
Fri 29th 12.30pm @ Duck & Shovel - EP Launch
Sat 30th 11pm @ Concert Stage - 80s Singalong
So if you're at Woodford check the dates, write them in your diary, circle them on your program and come on down!
We are doing another launch in Brisbane in the Noo Year
Also get on the Gritty Pearls noozletter! We wont sell your details we promise!
http://www.grittypearls.com/05_user/register.asp
Lots of love and Happy song filled Holidays
from The Gritty Pearls
Erin, Juliet, Rosalind and Yani
2.11.06
Fri 22 Dec Pomona - qwerty
Posted on behalf of Linsey Pollak...
qwerty
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Ric Halstead & Linsey Pollak duo
Friday 22nd December, 7.30pm
The Futures Centre
Pavilion St, Pomona
(past Pomona Showground & at the very end of Pavilion St).
admission: $10
Don't miss this special night of music!!
qwerty is the amazing improvising wordsmith Peter Rowe
with facilitated communication and soaring vocals by Terri Delaney
live looping of WX5 windsyth by Linsey Pollak
and live camera projection and vision mix by Chris Peckham.
The process that occurs between the three artists is a first in Australia and more than likely a first worldwide. It is performance and musical risk taking in the extreme.
The lyricist, Peter Rowe has minimal verbal communication skills and uses facilitated communication (FC) to communicate with others. FC is a mode of assisted communication using a board with letters, numbers and some words on it, very similar to the set up on a computer keyboard.
It is on this board that Peter writes the lyrics. He improvises completely new songs by pointing to letters on the board that are read by Terri. This is done at breakneck speed that takes considerable practice and rapport. The words that Peter taps out are read and then sung by Terri. (Think about it a bit…….Peter is totally improvising a complete concert of song text, and……as Terri sings the words that Peter writes she is simultaneously reading the next ones). Her melodies are totally improvised in response to the music that Linsey is creating by improvising and “live looping” (playing, recording and building up complex layers of various sounds) using his WX5 (a midi windsynth).
All three artists agree that this is one of the most extraordinary projects that any of them have worked on…..they describe it as a process where the sense of self becomes blurred. The ego is consumed by the necessity of absolute group focus. It is improvisation in its purist form, where each performer must let go of any expectations or preconceptions. There must be no fear when stepping off the edge. It is a process that is undeniably liberating for the three performers.
When qwerty walk on the stage they don’t know where the performance will go. They have no idea of the song content or the musical style, let alone such details as key or time signature. Audiences are certainly taken on quite a journey, sometimes emotional, sometimes funny, sometimes philosophical, often intense and always musically eclectic. It is difficult for some people to accept that it all is being totally created in this way before their eyes and ears. Some people particularly find it difficult to understand and believe the process of Facilitated Communication. However it’s real…….extraordinary, but real
'Few experiences are as deserving of being labeled 'A MUST' in the entertainment world as Qwerty. With sublime aesthetic, playful dynamic and infinite imagination, this ever-ready team of improvisers challenge the moment, themselves and their audience on the threshold between necessary thought provocation and pure raw emotion. They have been a catalyst for more tears, laughter, hope and inspiration than I've ever seen in an audience. The reason is because their work is disarmingly real in every sense of our perception and its reflection on our existence. It is quite simply evolutionary art.'
Carl Pannuzzo
The Ric Halstead & Linsey Pollak duo will provide the first half of the night's entertainment.
This is uniquely original music featuring the liquid sound of Ric's tenor and soprano saxophones soaring and improvising over looped grooves on Linsey's windsynth "Lyrebird".
qwerty
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Ric Halstead & Linsey Pollak duo
Friday 22nd December, 7.30pm
The Futures Centre
Pavilion St, Pomona
(past Pomona Showground & at the very end of Pavilion St).
admission: $10
Don't miss this special night of music!!
qwerty is the amazing improvising wordsmith Peter Rowe
with facilitated communication and soaring vocals by Terri Delaney
live looping of WX5 windsyth by Linsey Pollak
and live camera projection and vision mix by Chris Peckham.
The process that occurs between the three artists is a first in Australia and more than likely a first worldwide. It is performance and musical risk taking in the extreme.
The lyricist, Peter Rowe has minimal verbal communication skills and uses facilitated communication (FC) to communicate with others. FC is a mode of assisted communication using a board with letters, numbers and some words on it, very similar to the set up on a computer keyboard.
It is on this board that Peter writes the lyrics. He improvises completely new songs by pointing to letters on the board that are read by Terri. This is done at breakneck speed that takes considerable practice and rapport. The words that Peter taps out are read and then sung by Terri. (Think about it a bit…….Peter is totally improvising a complete concert of song text, and……as Terri sings the words that Peter writes she is simultaneously reading the next ones). Her melodies are totally improvised in response to the music that Linsey is creating by improvising and “live looping” (playing, recording and building up complex layers of various sounds) using his WX5 (a midi windsynth).
All three artists agree that this is one of the most extraordinary projects that any of them have worked on…..they describe it as a process where the sense of self becomes blurred. The ego is consumed by the necessity of absolute group focus. It is improvisation in its purist form, where each performer must let go of any expectations or preconceptions. There must be no fear when stepping off the edge. It is a process that is undeniably liberating for the three performers.
When qwerty walk on the stage they don’t know where the performance will go. They have no idea of the song content or the musical style, let alone such details as key or time signature. Audiences are certainly taken on quite a journey, sometimes emotional, sometimes funny, sometimes philosophical, often intense and always musically eclectic. It is difficult for some people to accept that it all is being totally created in this way before their eyes and ears. Some people particularly find it difficult to understand and believe the process of Facilitated Communication. However it’s real…….extraordinary, but real
'Few experiences are as deserving of being labeled 'A MUST' in the entertainment world as Qwerty. With sublime aesthetic, playful dynamic and infinite imagination, this ever-ready team of improvisers challenge the moment, themselves and their audience on the threshold between necessary thought provocation and pure raw emotion. They have been a catalyst for more tears, laughter, hope and inspiration than I've ever seen in an audience. The reason is because their work is disarmingly real in every sense of our perception and its reflection on our existence. It is quite simply evolutionary art.'
Carl Pannuzzo
The Ric Halstead & Linsey Pollak duo will provide the first half of the night's entertainment.
This is uniquely original music featuring the liquid sound of Ric's tenor and soprano saxophones soaring and improvising over looped grooves on Linsey's windsynth "Lyrebird".
1.11.06
Dec 21-22 Brisbane - Taro Terahara Home/Temple Concerts
Taro Terahara has been wowing audiences all around our region on his first Australian tour. If you've missed those concerts, don't miss this chance to hear this wonderful Indian classical bansuri player in intimate home and temple concerts this week - his last concerts in Brisbane on this tour. This kind of music is best heard in such intimate settings, as those who attended the fabulous home concert hosted by Indian Times editor Umesh Chandra on Saturday will attest. The West End home concert on Thursday will feature a special collaboration with Guinean kora player Lansana Camara, while the Temple concert on Friday will be held in a beautiful devotional atmosphere. Don't miss out!!!
Thu Dec 21 HOME CONCERT
in collaboration with Lansana Camara (kora, vocals) from Guinea (bio below)
Time: 7pm
Venue: 15 Cordeaux St, West End
By Donation
Bookings & Info: Shen 0415-106428
Fri Dec 22 TEMPLE CONCERT
Time: 7.30pm
Sai Saileshwara Mandir
1614 Sandgate Rd Virginia
By Donation
Bookings & Info: Dan 0423-831660
Taro Terahara is one of the leading musicians in the thriving and highly competitive Indian classical music scene in Japan. Having played various wind instruments since childhood he took his initial training in bansuri with Pt. Hari Prasad Chaurasia’s senior Japanese disciple, Hiroshi Nakagawa, followed by lessons in India with Pandit Hari-ji himself. In recent years he has been taking instruction from Amit Roy, a sitar disciple of Pt. Nikhil Banerjee.
Taro’s music comfortably spans the full range from contemplative soulful alaap (slow non-rhythmic introduction) to exciting, rhythmic jhala (fast-paced finale). He has a great command of sur (tuning) and lay (timing), with the ability to compose innovative taans and tihais on the spur of the moment, yet all of this is tempered by a beautiful humility and devotion to the mood and spirit of the raga. His music both engages the mind and touches the heart.
Lansana Camara is from a long line of musicians on both his mother's and father's sides of the family. A talented multi-instrumentalist, he will delight you with beautiful traditional West African songs played on the Kora. His melodious voice is a beautiful accompaniment to its captivating sound. The Mandinka kora is a unique instrument with a harp-like appearance and a notched bridge similar to that of a lute or guitar. It is sometimes known as the African Harp.
Shen Flindell's tabla playing is noted for his clear sound, comfortable rhythmic sense, intuitive accompaniment, wide repertoire, adept bayan (bass) and a feeling of sincere devotion to Guru, Saraswati, Music and Tabla, thanks to many blessings from his Guru-ji Pt. Ashutosh Bhattacharya of Varanasi. Since 2002, Shen has been jointly based in Japan, India and Australia, and has performed with leading Indian classical artists in all three countries, including Smt. Raka Mukherjee and Ustad Ghulam Sadiq Khan.
Thu Dec 21 HOME CONCERT
in collaboration with Lansana Camara (kora, vocals) from Guinea (bio below)
Time: 7pm
Venue: 15 Cordeaux St, West End
By Donation
Bookings & Info: Shen 0415-106428
Fri Dec 22 TEMPLE CONCERT
Time: 7.30pm
Sai Saileshwara Mandir
1614 Sandgate Rd Virginia
By Donation
Bookings & Info: Dan 0423-831660
Taro Terahara is one of the leading musicians in the thriving and highly competitive Indian classical music scene in Japan. Having played various wind instruments since childhood he took his initial training in bansuri with Pt. Hari Prasad Chaurasia’s senior Japanese disciple, Hiroshi Nakagawa, followed by lessons in India with Pandit Hari-ji himself. In recent years he has been taking instruction from Amit Roy, a sitar disciple of Pt. Nikhil Banerjee.
Taro’s music comfortably spans the full range from contemplative soulful alaap (slow non-rhythmic introduction) to exciting, rhythmic jhala (fast-paced finale). He has a great command of sur (tuning) and lay (timing), with the ability to compose innovative taans and tihais on the spur of the moment, yet all of this is tempered by a beautiful humility and devotion to the mood and spirit of the raga. His music both engages the mind and touches the heart.
Lansana Camara is from a long line of musicians on both his mother's and father's sides of the family. A talented multi-instrumentalist, he will delight you with beautiful traditional West African songs played on the Kora. His melodious voice is a beautiful accompaniment to its captivating sound. The Mandinka kora is a unique instrument with a harp-like appearance and a notched bridge similar to that of a lute or guitar. It is sometimes known as the African Harp.
Shen Flindell's tabla playing is noted for his clear sound, comfortable rhythmic sense, intuitive accompaniment, wide repertoire, adept bayan (bass) and a feeling of sincere devotion to Guru, Saraswati, Music and Tabla, thanks to many blessings from his Guru-ji Pt. Ashutosh Bhattacharya of Varanasi. Since 2002, Shen has been jointly based in Japan, India and Australia, and has performed with leading Indian classical artists in all three countries, including Smt. Raka Mukherjee and Ustad Ghulam Sadiq Khan.
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